On Monday, Myanmar’s ambassador to the UK was summoned to the Foreign Office for the second time this month. ... 2021. As the democratically elected leader of Myanmar, State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi is still in detention following the military takeover that triggered country-wide protests, violence and arrests, the UN envoy for the country observed on Friday, declaring that “democratic processes have been pushed aside”. (Reuters pic) PETALING JAYA: Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have urged the … It is not certain how the situation will play out, for at the time of writing there is rioting, civil unrest and martial law – not the best time to visit. As of February 2021, the situation in Myanmar is a bit precarious. The coup, which has cut short a democratic transition after decades of military rule, constitutes a major setback for Myanmar and democracy in Southeast Asia. The Military Staged a coup and has imprisoned the lawfully elected government. One of the three Myanmar navy vessels which left Lumut, Perak, yesterday with 1,086 Myanmar nationals. The unfolding situation follows a military takeover on 1 February.. Opposition leader, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, jumped the gun, instead, by calling on all parties in Myanmar to respect the country’s constitution, the mandate of the people and the outcome of its recent election. A 35-year-old woman who identified herself as a protest organizer said the demonstration would be the first of many to come. February 27, 2021 Myanmar’s Ethnic Groups Join Together to Reject Military Rule In the early hours of 1 February 2021, the Burmese military, known as the Tatmawdaw, arrested Aung San Suu Kyi and the National League for Democracy (NLD) leadership in the Myanmar capital of Naypyitaw. On that morning, whatever future the people of Myanmar … From Nepal to India, Thailand to Myanmar, people are taking to the streets – or social media – to demand change. (1) Myanmar Times Daily (Myanmar) (2) Myanmar Times Daily Edition (English) G7 ministers issue warning to Myanmar’s generals following coup. To recap, Myanmar's military declared a one-year state of emergency on Feb 1, 2021 after arresting civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other senior officials. A SOLIDARITY RALLY for Myanmar was held today in Little Myanmar in Zhonghe, which is located in New Taipei. Emirati-Chinese drone link-up revealed at IDEX: source February 26, 2021; Marines setting the bar higher on rifle range February 26, 2021; Jammer drones: The Pentagon’s smallest big secret February 25, 2021; Myanmar’s military rounds up business people February 25, 2021; Vietnam, Philippines fortify South China Sea bases February 24, 2021 The march began on Huaxin Street at 10:00 AM, passed through several streets in Little Myanmar, and proceeded to a small park outside of the Hwa Hsia University of Technology, at which point the rally ended promptly at 10:30 AM. The military on Tuesday instructed airlines to suspend all flights until April 30, and reopened the country's stock exchange for trading from Wednesday. “Reports of continued violence, intimidation and harassment by security personnel are unacceptable”, he spelled out. To recap, Myanmar's military declared a one-year state of emergency on Feb 1, 2021 after arresting civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other senior officials. Myanmar Consolidated Media Co., Ltd. will temporarily suspend 3 months the following businesses starting from 21 February 2021 at 10:00 am. Against the backdrop of a military coup in Myanmar, Bangladesh has expressed hope that the democratic process will be upheld in the country’s second neighbour.